4 easy plants for the classroom
Greenery is all the rage in home décor so why not bring plants into the classroom or home office? Not only are plants pleasant to look at, they can increase the air quality of...
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A WANNABE TEACHER’S GUIDE
I am updating the blog as quickly as possible, but it doesn’t yet contain everything in A Wannabe Teacher’s Guide: Getting Hired, Having Fun & Staying Sane. My goal is to eventually get all...
5 Tips for teaching virtually during your first year
I’m sorry to say, if you are looking at your first year of teaching you are in for a double whammy. The first year of teaching is notoriously the most difficult year. Add to...
Creating consistency in classroom procedures
As a new teacher, you are likely asking yourself: how do I create consistency in classroom procedures? One of the most important aspects of the first lessons of the year and the planning of...
First day of school to do list
This first day of school to do list is not about the pedagogy of the first day. It is a list of what you need to do to get yourself through those eight hours...
Setting up classroom expectations/”rules”
My first year of teaching, I’d just come out of a Teacher’s Ed program that was all about giving the students a stake in their own behavior. My first two years, I let students...
PLANNING FOR THE FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL
Now that your classroom is set up you, should be able to sit comfortably in your space and get to work planning for the first day of school. Be prepared to attend a plethora...
Teaching Pre-Service Week Free Printable Check List
Print out the pre-service week check list (free download below) and tape it to your desk so you can check off each task as you go. For in depth explanations of each step see...
13 Must do Tasks during Pre-service Week
Make sure to get the following 13 tasks done during the pre-service week. 1. Find the best place for your desk I recommend using a large desk if you have the option. My first...
You’ve signed a teaching contract. Now what?
Okay, so you’ve taken a job, signed a contract, and it’s a done deal. Now what? In most school systems you’ll go through the traditional Hepatitis test, the fingerprinting, and the background check (the...